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posts about living in or traveling through spain, especially valencia.

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Health and Fitness Relationships and Society
#spain

Coronavirus Quarantine Log

Last updated: December 3, 2025

Daily log during early COVID lockdown. Recording surreal normalcy of captivity. History written in real-time confusion

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Location Independence Travel and Fun
#coffee shop work, #digital nomad, #spain

The Utterly Incomplete, Deeply Biased And Soon-To-Be-Outdated “Working From Coffee Shops Guide” In Valencia

Last updated: December 3, 2025

Valencia coffee shop work guide—WiFi quality, outlet availability, noise levels, coffee quality. Biased by personal preference, incomplete by design

mascleta
Travel and Fun
#how to, #spain, #travel

How To Enjoy (Responsibly) A Mascletà

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Mascletà—Valencian explosive tradition. Daytime fireworks at deafening volume. Responsible enjoyment requires ear protection and safe distance

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Running
#race reports, #spain, #ultra-marathon

First Ultra-marathon In Spain – The Aftermath

Last updated: December 2, 2025

First ultra-marathon complete. Body broken, mind expanded. The aftermath teaches more than race—recovery reveals what pushing limits costs

remote working in spain
Location Independence Travel and Fun
#digital nomad, #expat, #remote work, #spain

Remote Working In Spain

Last updated: December 3, 2025

Spain remote work realities—visa requirements, tax implications, cost of living, connectivity quality. Paradise with paperwork

moving to Spain
Location Independence Travel and Fun
#digital nomad, #expat, #long term travel, #relocation, #spain

One Year After Moving To Spain

Last updated: December 3, 2025

One year in Spain—language struggles, cultural adaptation, bureaucracy nightmares, community building. Immigration reality versus expectation

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Location Independence Travel and Fun
#expat, #relocation, #spain

Fallas – The Purifying Effect Of Loud Noises

Last updated: December 3, 2025

Fallas in Valencia—burning giant sculptures, deafening explosions. Loud noises purify through overwhelming sensory input. Catharsis through chaos

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Location Independence Travel and Fun
#digital nomad, #expat, #spain, #travel

The Tomatoes Incident

Last updated: December 3, 2025

Small incident—misplaced tomatoes—revealed disproportionate emotional reaction. Minor triggers expose major unresolved issues hiding underneath

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